We’re talking about boundaries; what’s needed to establish boundaries, maintain them, and why we need them. Maquita interviews Tunisia, a community humanitarian and philanthropist, Certified Domestic Violence Counselor, the Co-founder of Shepherd’s Door Domestic Violence Resource Center, and the owner of Women, Wealth, Warriors Entrepreneurship, and Luncheon. She’s a joy to speak with, listen to, and interview. Enjoy! Contact Tunisia: @tunisiaoffray Social: @MaquitaDonyel Books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Maquita-Donyel-Irvin/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AMaquita+Donyel+Irvin Poetry, Prose Servic ..read more

Featuring the coolest Gemini on earth, Maquita and her Dad discuss the importance of healthy relationships, discipline, deconditioning, and the necessity of knowing who you are. Social: @MaquitaDonyel Books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Maquita-Donyel-Irvin/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AMaquita+Donyel+Irvin Poetry, Prose Services: www.maquitadonyel.com Bonus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mkk-rmA9lrk ..read more

“There is no consent when there is force, intimidation, or coercion,” – The Shepherd’s Door. In the last episode, I encouraged you to be about it and let go. In this episode, I’m (again) going first. Having an open conversation about issues like sexual violence can help reduce the shame and stigma felt by survivors and encourage them to seek support and community. NationalToday.com Thank you again to my God-sister, LaTinea, for hosting this interview. Thank you to Tunisia for sharing your story. Thank you for providing a space for others to share their stories and receive an immense amount o ..read more

Recorded in March 2022 Whew, it must be Good Friday. In the first episode of season three, Maquita Donyel introduces “simplification as an infinite being” by way of the new podcast format, scripture, and ideas for daily application. This is the episode to run back. See links to mentioned services and relevant blog posts below. Episode Zero: https://www.polishedpistil.com/2020/02/18/life-things-with-maquita-donyel-podcast-episode-zero/ Episode w/ Christyal: https://www.polishedpistil.com/2021/01/02/living-within-the-flow-of-our-different-selves-various-roles-and-this-human-realm-called-life-w-c ..read more

On this final episode of Season 2, Maquita Donyel wraps up the “So I Resigned” series by discussing “tying up loose ends”, working in seasons and discusses with Portrait Painter J’Nell Jordan how to operate in alignment with the moon cycles. Maquita also gives a peek into what the new Life Things format will entail. Keep in touch: @MaquitaDonyel Books: Order on amazon.com Body Polish Inspired by Poetry: www.maquitadonye.com/shop Poetry for your walls: www.maquitadonyel.com/shop  Book a private paint and poetry wellness session: www.paintandpoeticprose.com  Top Single Moms P ..read more

Maquita Donyel (single) and Mink (spouse of 20+ years) take a moment to discuss relationships, conscious uncoupling, marriage advocacy, the unnecessary stigma attached to “divorce,” and exactly what it means love. Keep in touch: @MaquitaDonyel Poetry for your walls: www.maquitadonyel.com/shop Nov 27th Paint and Poetry on the Beach Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/206932680217 Book a private paint and poetry wellness session: www.paintandpoeticprose.com Top Single Moms Podcast You Must Follow in 2020: https://blog.feedspot.com/single_mom_podcasts ..read more

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On this episode, Maquita Donyel nearly misses the 1 year anniversary but makes it up for it with a little vocal birthday jingle. Maquita, Kirsten and J’Nell discuss how they’ve managed to successfully maintain a close circle of friends for 10+ years filled with people that can trust deeply. Follow Maquita Donyel: @MaquitaDonyel Follow J’Nell: @ArtbyJnelljo Visit her site: www.jnelljordan.com Mentioned products: Private paint and vibe sessions 2. HNFO’s Body Polish ..read more

Easing into the new year with my homegirl Christyal, visual artist and poet, dc area police officer and mother of two boys, discussing how to and the importance of operating within the natural flow of who we were designed to be and the world around us. We discuss the importance of removing “boxes and lines” and implementing that in our different roles and the situations we find ourselves in. Good way to start the year? Yea. Follow Christyal: @CreativeChrist Visit her site: https://www.creativechrist.org/about-christyal Say hi to me boo: @MaquitaDonyel Mentioned blog posts: Gone Urban-Hippie-C ..read more

This is So I Resigned Part 2, where Maquita Donyel discusses what life is like post resigning over 1.5 years later. She discusses the importance of letting go, healing, and coming face to face with what it looks like when you don’t. She also discusses the value she found in going through a challenge as opposed to over or around it. Mini joins this episode towards the end (sleepy) with something sweet to say. Learn more about our Paint and Poetic Prose sessions: www.paintandpoeticprose.com Keep in touch: @MaquitaDonyel Did you know I’ve published two books?! Check them out: BOOKS! Top Single Mo ..read more